A Different World

A Different World

Parental Guide

Cosby Show spin-off showcases college life.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Sex

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Violence

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Parents need to know that this show features strong, well-educated African-American characters at a historically black college working toward careers in medicine, politics, and the humanities. Viewers are exposed to black history, dance, and music, as well as political issues and then-current events, such as the 1992 Los Angeles riots. The show thoughtfully touches on mature subject matter like unplanned pregnancy, discrimination, and date rape.